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Texas HHSC records list 6 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 12, 2026.
The same records list 12 cited deficiencies dated January 19, 2024 to August 12, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 3 Medium High, 4 Medium, 4 Medium Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 11 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 11 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 12 cited deficiencies for Smart Start Montessori School in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 3 Medium High, 4 Medium, 4 Medium Low).
Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-12.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 1 |
| Medium High | 3 |
| Medium | 4 |
| Medium Low | 4 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-08-12 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Three children with food allergies, did not have food allergy plans signed by a health care professional.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-26
2025-12-11 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
1 of the 9 staff files did not have the notarized affidavit.
Correction date recorded: 2026-01-02
2025-12-11 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
1 of the 10 child files reviewed did not have shot records
Correction date recorded: 2026-01-02
2026-08-12 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-26. Correction verified: 2026-08-31.
Three children with food allergies, did not have food allergy plans signed by a health care professional.
2025-12-11 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-02. Correction verified: 2026-01-14.
1 of the 9 staff files had training that expired 10/17/25. 6 of the 9 staff files reviewed had training that expired 8/8/25.
2025-12-11 · 746.611(b) · Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-02. Correction verified: 2026-01-14.
1 of the 10 child files reviewed did not have a health statement
2025-12-11 · 746.901(5) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-02. Correction verified: 2026-01-14.
3 of the 9 staff files reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit.
2025-12-11 · 746.901(9) · Medium
Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-02. Correction verified: 2026-01-14.
5 of the 9 staff files did not have a copy of the staff's photo identification.
2025-12-11 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-02. Correction verified: 2026-01-14.
1 of the 10 child files reviewed did not have shot records
2025-12-11 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-02. Correction verified: 2026-01-14.
1 of the 9 staff files did not have the notarized affidavit.
2024-02-21 · 746.4135(c) · Medium
Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-02-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation did not have the CPSC form posted but did review the website and sign the form at the inspection.
2024-02-21 · 746.3701(5) · Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-28. Correction verified: 2024-03-06.
A garden on the playground had some barbed wire sticking out.
2024-02-21 · 746.1329(b)(2) · Medium Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-28. Correction verified: 2024-03-04.
Caregivers had training certificates stating they completed 24 hours of annual training but there were no dates on the certificates.
2024-02-21 · 746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-06. Correction verified: 2024-03-06.
The Director of the operation did not have 30 hours of annual training on file for review.
2024-01-19 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-19. Correction verified: 2024-01-19.
The operation failed to complete the employees who left survey for 2023 in a timely manner.
2023-02-28 · 746.4907(c) · Medium
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-10. Correction verified: 2023-03-10.
Posts were not marked to show levels of loose fill
2023-02-28 · 746.4805(b) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-10. Correction verified: 2023-03-10.
One slide had 4 feet 4 inches clearance at the bottom of the slide.
2023-02-28 · 746.4907(a)(2) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-10. Correction verified: 2023-03-10.
Loose fill was less than 9" for the large playground in all the use zone areas.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1234774
Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.
Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.